Dental Hygienist Salary in Alabama - AL

The average dental hygienist salary in Alabama is around $78,000, depending upon location and the saturation of the market by trained professions in those areas. The following list provides some average salary levels for hygienists in a sampling of Alabama cities:

Alabama Dental Hygienist Associations

Alabama Board of Dental Examiners – This organization was the first of its kind in the country. It is charged with “protect[ing] the public’s interest and insur[ing] quality dental care in Alabama.” Primarily oversees the state’s licensing programs for dentists and dental hygienists. www.dentalboard.com

Alabama Dental Hygienists’ Association – This association works to promote good oral health and educate the public about dental hygiene and advocate for dental hygienists in the state of Alabama. www.aladha.org

Alabama Dental Association – This organization advocates for the dental profession across the state, represents the interests of dentists, and celebrates the practice of dental science. It schedules leadership events, continuing education, and conferences statewide, and provides classified listings of job opportunities and newsletter-format information for member dentists and dental hygienists. www. aldaonline.org